Former England cricket captain Eoin Morgan has dismissed reports suggesting he could replace Matthew Mott as the next white-ball coach. On July 23, Morgan addressed the speculation, stating that the news was as surprising to him as anyone else. England’s recent struggles in major tournaments have increased pressure on current coach Matthew Mott, who oversaw a disappointing campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India and a semi-final exit at the hands of India in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Morgan dismisses speculation

Rumors in the British media suggested that Mott might be replaced, with England allegedly considering potential candidates. Eoin Morgan’s name was among those linked to the role. However, Morgan, speaking to Sky Sports while commentating for The Hundred, dismissed these reports. He emphasized that the news of his potential coaching role was new to him, confirming that he was not currently pursuing the position.

Eoin Morgan said, “This news is actually news to me.”

“It’s obviously not nice when a coach comes under fire and there is a lot of speculation about his future, but only time will tell what will happen.”

Focus on family and commentary

Morgan expressed that while he is interested in coaching the team in the future, now is not the right time. With a young family, Morgan prioritized spending time with them, highlighting the importance of his family commitments. Additionally, Morgan shared that he is enjoying his current role in commentary, which allows him to stay connected to the sport without the demands of coaching.

“I’ve been asked a lot [in the media] over the past couple of months about the role, and if I would take it on,” Morgan said. “My answer has simply been that the timing for everything in my life at the moment is not right. Yes, I want to coach down the line. But I have a young family, and I spend a lot more time at home and watching cricket doing this [commentary]. I’m absolutely loving what I’m doing,” said Morgan.

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Meanwhile, Rob Key, England’s managing director, announced that a review of the team’s performance during the T20 World Cup would begin soon. This review adds further pressure on Mott and England’s captain, Jos Buttler, who is recovering from a calf injury. As England navigates these challenges, the cricket community will be closely watching for any changes in leadership and strategy.